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This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 396ci big block V8 paired with a Muncie M21 4-speed manual transmission and has been with its current owner for 25 years. The car is finished in Marlboro Maroon over a black interior, and work during the owner’s time with the car reportedly included an engine rebuild approximately 45k miles ago, as well as a refreshed interior about two years ago. Recent work included rebuilding the front brake calipers and carburetor, along with fresh engine oil. According to the previous owner, this example was stolen and recovered in 1971, resulting in New York State issuing the car a new serial number and removing the factory identification tags. This C2 is now offered on consignment with records dating back to 1993, a matching hardtop, the original radio, and a New York State registration in the owner’s name.

According to the seller, the fiberglass body panels were repainted in Marlboro Maroon approximately 25 years ago. Various nicks and scrapes are noted throughout the body and the finish is shown up-close in the 150+ photo gallery below.

The video above highlights the condition of the car from several angles.

Period-style knock-off turbine wheels with spinners are shod with Cooper whitewall tires at each corner. The black soft top is shown raised and lowered in gallery photos below, and a tear is noted on the plastic rear window. A matching hardtop will accompany the sale.

The black vinyl interior was refurbished two years ago and features a pair of bucket seats, a teak wood steering wheel, and a Hurst shifter. The vertically-mounted Delco AM/FM radio has been replaced with a period cassette tape player and the 5-digit odometer shows 9,080 miles and is believed to have rolled over once.

The 396ci big block V8 was reportedly rebuilt in 1993 and 45k miles have been added since. Mickey Thompson aluminum valve covers have been added as well as HEI igntion. Power is routed through a Muncie M21 4-speed manual gearbox and according to the seller, the engine is a period-correct replacement with a May 1966 date code. Stampings for the engine and transmission are viewable in the photo gallery below.

Additional underbody photos can be seen in the gallery and show the condition of the drivetrain and suspension. Videos displayed the car starting-up, as well as close-ups of underbody components can be seen below.